The VCXO Briefing with Paul Morgenthaler, CommerzVentures
The VCXO Briefing is a crisp, data-driven summary of European FinTech, combined with insights from leading investors and acquirers, offering "VC thinking for CXOs". Learn about what VCs are investing in and why, what to expect in the months ahead, what’s on their bookshelves etc.
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23.06.2017
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your focus area(s) within FinTech?
FinTech and InsurTech Investor with CommerzVentures, the €100m VC fund of Commerzbank
Some of my focus areas include: FinTech for Small Business, Financial Inclusion, Data-driven innovation in Insurance
2. What are your key takeaways from the last 3 years in the European FinTech space?
Both FinTechs and traditional financial institutions will gain a lot from cooperation. This requires mutual understanding and a willingness to leave one's comfort zone. During the last 3 years a lot of progress was made in these areas, by both sides.
3. What trends or opportunities should we watch out for in the next 6-18 months?
I would avoid watching for short-lived trends and actively stay away from "the flavour of the day". The real opportunity often presents itself where no one else is looking.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your focus area(s) within FinTech?
FinTech and InsurTech Investor with CommerzVentures, the €100m VC fund of Commerzbank
Some of my focus areas include: FinTech for Small Business, Financial Inclusion, Data-driven innovation in Insurance
2. What are your key takeaways from the last 3 years in the European FinTech space?
Both FinTechs and traditional financial institutions will gain a lot from cooperation. This requires mutual understanding and a willingness to leave one's comfort zone. During the last 3 years a lot of progress was made in these areas, by both sides.
3. What trends or opportunities should we watch out for in the next 6-18 months?
I would avoid watching for short-lived trends and actively stay away from "the flavour of the day". The real opportunity often presents itself where no one else is looking.